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Social Capital, Academic Achievement, and Postgraduation Plans at an Elite, Private University

Sociological perspectives, 2009-07, Vol.52 (2), p.185-210 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

2009 by Pacific Sociological Association ;2009 Pacific Sociological Association ;Copyright (c) 2009 by Pacific Sociological Association ;ISSN: 0731-1214 ;EISSN: 1533-8673 ;DOI: 10.1525/sop.2009.52.2.185 ;CODEN: SOCPDG

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  • Title:
    Social Capital, Academic Achievement, and Postgraduation Plans at an Elite, Private University
  • Author: Martin, Nathan D.
  • Subjects: Academic achievement ; College students ; Colleges ; Colleges & universities ; Cultural Capital ; Educational Attainment ; Graduate students ; Graduates ; Higher education ; Occupational choice ; Private education ; School campuses ; Social Capital ; Social networking ; Social Networks ; Standardized tests ; Student dormitories ; Students ; Universities
  • Is Part Of: Sociological perspectives, 2009-07, Vol.52 (2), p.185-210
  • Description: Many studies have explored how social capital influences the academic experiences of secondary school students. A distinct literature has demonstrated the beneficial effects of social contacts on occupational attainment and the job search process. However, few studies have explored the effects of social capital at the postsecondary level. This study bridges this gap in the literature by examining the effects of campus social networks on college academic achievement and postgraduation education and occupation plans, using detailed panel data from an elite, private university. Results indicate that campus social networks have little effect on early college outcomes, although students with extensive networks are more likely to graduate with honors and continue on to graduate school. Students with extensive campus networks and extracurricular memberships are more likely to aspire to high-status professional occupations, especially as medical doctors, while family or personal networks are more important for aspiring lawyers.
  • Publisher: Los Angeles, CA: University of California Press
  • Language: English
  • Identifier: ISSN: 0731-1214
    EISSN: 1533-8673
    DOI: 10.1525/sop.2009.52.2.185
    CODEN: SOCPDG
  • Source: ProQuest One Psychology
    AUTh Library subscriptions: ProQuest Central
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